NURS 6521 week 1 pharmacology Quiz with Correct answers accompanied by Responses feedback 100% Legit

NURS 6521 week 1 pharmacology Quiz NURS 6521 week 1 pharmacology Quiz • Question 1 In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug metabolism? 1 out of 1 points • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A 56-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic muscle spasms and has been prescribed a new medication to treat the spasms. She has a poorly documented allergy to eggs, synthetic clothes, and perfumes. What is the priority action of the nurse to ensure that prescribed medication does not experience an allergic reaction? • Question 3 A patient is treated with an antibiotic for an infection in his leg. 1 out of 1 points After 2 days of taking the antibiotic, the patient calls the clinic and reports that he has a rash all over his body. The nurse is aware that a rash can be an adverse effect of an antibiotic and can be either a biologic, chemical, or physiologic action of the drug, which is an example of Respons Pharmacodynamics is the biologic, chemical, and • Question 4 1 out of 1 points A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? • Question 5 A patient has a blood serum drug level of 50 units/mL. The drug's 1 out of 1 points half-life is 1 hour. If concentrations above 25 units/mL are toxic and no more of the drug is given, how long will it take for the blood level to reach the nontoxic range? • Question 6 0 out of 1 points A nurse is instructing a patient concerning a newly prescribed drug. Which of the following should be included to help improve patient compliance and safety? • Question 7 For which of the following patients would a nasogastric tube most likely be considered to aid in the administration of medications? 1 out of 1 points • Question 8 1 out of 1 points A nurse has been administering a drug to a patient intramuscularly (IM). The physician discontinued the IM dose and wrote an order for the drug to be given orally. The nurse notices that the oral dosage is considerably higher than the parenteral dose and understands that this due to • Question 9 A nurse who is responsible for administering medications should 1 out of 1 points understand that the goals of the MedWatch program are to (Select all that apply.) • Question 10 A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently moved from Vermont to south Florida. The patient has been on the same antihypertensive drug for 6 years and has had stable blood pressures and no adverse effects. Since her move, however, she reports “dizzy spells and weakness” and feels that the drug is no longer effective. The nurse suspects that the change in the effectiveness of the drug is related to 1 out of 1 points • Question 11 1 out of 1 points The nurse is caring for a patient receiving an aminoglycoside (antibiotic) that can be nephrotoxic. Which of the following will alert the nurse that the patient may be experiencing nephrotoxicity? • Question 12 The nurse's assessment of a community-dwelling adult suggests that the client may have drug allergies that have not been previously documented. What statement by the client would confirm this? 1 out of 1 points • Question 13 On the 1 a.m. rounds, the nurse finds a patient awake and frustrated that she cannot go to sleep. The nurse administers an ordered hypnotic to help the patient sleep. Two hours later, the nurse finds the patient out of bed, full of energy and cleaning her room. The nurse evaluates the patient's response to the hypnotic as 1 out of 1 points • Question 14 1 out of 1 points An older adult patient with a history of Alzheimer's disease and numerous chronic health problems has been prescribed several medications during his current admission to hospital and recent declines in the patient's cognition have impaired his ability to swallow pills. Which of the following medications may the nurse crush before administering them to this patient? • Question 15 In order to promote therapeutic drug effects, the nurse should always encourage patients to 1 out of 1 points • Question 16 Which of the following statements best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug? 1 out of 1 points • Question 17 An elderly postsurgical patient has developed postoperative pneumonia in the days following abdominal surgery and is being treated with a number of medications. Which of the following medications that the nurse will administer has the slowest 1 out of 1 points absorption? • Question 18 An unconscious patient has been brought to the hospital, and the physician has prescribed a life-saving drug to be administered parenterally. Which of the following methods would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use when administering the medication? 1 out of 1 points • Question 19 1 out of 1 points A patient has been prescribed an oral drug that is known to have a high first-pass effect. Which of the following measures has the potential to increase the amount of the free drug that is available to body cells? • Question 20 1 out of 1 points A patient has been prescribed 1 mg lorazepam (Ativan) sublingual prior to the scheduled insertion of a peripherally inserted central (PIC) line. How should the nurse direct the patient when administering this medication? Question 21 1 out of 1 points A patient who has been admitted to the hospital for a mastectomy has stated that she has experienced adverse drug effects at various times during her life. Which of the following strategies should the nurse prioritize in order to minimize the potential of adverse drug effects during the patient's stay in the hospital? • Question 22 A patient has been receiving regular doses of an agonist for 2 weeks. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate? 0 out of 1 points • Question 23 The culture and sensitivity testing of a patient's wound exudate indicates that a specific antibiotic is necessary for treatment. The 1 out of 1 points United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary indicates that the drug in question is 96% protein bound. What are the implications of this fact? • Question 24 0 out of 1 points Which of the following affects drug distribution throughout the body? • Question 25 5 ml = tsp • Question 26 A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old patient with renal insufficiency and chronic heart failure who is receiving rapid infusions of high- dose furosemide. It will be a priority for the nurse to monitor for 1 out of 1 points 1 out of 1 points • Question 27 Mrs. Houston is a 78-year-old woman who resides in an assisted living facility. Her doctor prescribed digoxin at her last visit to the clinic and she has approached the nurse who makes regular visits to the assisted-living facility about this new drug. What teaching point should the nurse emphasize to Mrs. Houston? 1 out of 1 points • Question 28 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old man who is unable to sleep since admission into the hospital is given a hypnotic medication at 9 p.m. The nurse finds the patient drowsy and confused at 10 a.m. the next day. The nurse is aware that this behavior is most likely due to • Question 29 1 out of 1 points A 70-year-old man who enjoys good health began taking low-dose aspirin several months ago based on recommendations that he read in a magazine article. During the man's most recent visit to his care provider, routine blood work was ordered and the results indicated an unprecedented rise in the man's serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. How should a nurse best interpret these findings? • Question 30 1 out of 1 points Frequent episodes of exercise-related chest pain have caused a 79- year-old woman to use her prescribed nitroglycerin spray several times in recent weeks. This patient's age will have what effect on her use of nitroglycerin? • Question 31 A 70-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) to manage his hypertension. The nurse would be sure 1 out of 1 points to instruct the patient to • Question 32 An 80-year-old man has been prescribed oxycodone for severe, noncancer, chronic pain. He tells the nurse that he has difficulty swallowing and asks if he can crush the tablet before swallowing. The nurse will advise the patient that 1 out of 1 points • Question 33 1 out of 1 points A nurse who is working with an older adult patient who takes eight medications a day wants to promote medication adherence. Which of the following nursing interventions would best promote medication adherence? : • Question 34 A 70-year-old woman is starting on an acidic drug. The nurse is aware that food and nutrient intake can affect drug excretion by 0 out of 1 points changing the urinary pH. About which of the following will the nurse question the patient concerning her diet? • Question 35 1 out of 1 points A 79-year-old woman who takes several medications for a variety of chronic health problems has been prescribed an oral antiplatelet aggregator that is to be taken once daily. The nurse has encouraged the woman to take the pill at the same time of day that she takes some of her other medications. What is the most likely rationale for the nurse's advice? • Question 36 0 out of 1 points A 70-year-old patient has just started taking lorazepam 10 days ago for anxiety issues related the death of her husband. She is staying with her daughter for a couple of weeks. The patient's daughter has noticed that her mother is having difficulty walking and seems to be confused at times and calls the clinic to report this to the nurse. The nurse will inform the daughter that • Question 37 A 70-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation has been admitted with a lower gastrointestinal bleed. During the nurse's 1 out of 1 points admission assessment, the nurse realizes that the patient has been taking ginkgo biloba supplements in addition to her prescribed warfarin, a combination that has resulted in bleeding. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify when planning this patient's care? Response Feedback : • Question 38 A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old patient who is taking 1 out of 1 points desmopressin (DDAVP). The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. The nurse will prioritize the assessment of which of the following? • Question 39 Mr. Penny, age 67, was diagnosed with chronic angina several 1 out of 1 points months ago and has been unable to experience adequate relief of his symptoms. As a result, his physician has prescribed ranolazine (Ranexa). Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of ranolazine for the treatment of this patient's angina? Response Feedback : • Question 40 A nurse is administering drugs to a 70-year-old patient who has a reduced plasma albumin level. When assessing the patient for 1 out of 1 points therapeutic outcomes of drug therapy, the nurse will also be careful to observe for